Operation Sindoor was indeed a striking demonstration of technology-driven warfare. Be it offensive or defensive techniques, operational practices, quick and efficient war logistics, the seamless integration of our forces or matters of intelligence and surveillance. Operation Sindoor provided us with a glimpse of the kind of challenges and responses that could serve as valuable guidance for any conflict in the future.
[2/5] 📍 5 July 2024 - Maiden flight (VA262)
A demonstration and highly symbolic flight, with various payloads on board (cubesats, technology demonstrators…).
🎯 Objective : validating the launcher’s overall performance.
✅ Successful mission, flight plan respected.
One of the most fun technology demonstrations I took part in during this mission was with a global team exploring how remote robotic operations could support future missions on other worlds. Growing up, I played a lot of video games—and while I still enjoy gaming with my kids, time is scarcer these days. This demo brought me right back, blending elements of real-time strategy, RPGs, and first-person play into something very real.
The setup was awesome. A joystick and advanced robotic arm controller let me mimic finger and wrist movements with precision. A heads-up display kept me informed with battery levels, location data, and quick access to either an AI assistant or ground teams. I could enlarge a mini-map to see each robot’s perspective, like a “fog of war” in strategy games, and send parallel commands to different units. With the fine arm controls, I could enter into the perspective of a humanoid robot to manipulate the environment, whether moving science samples or shifting a rock that blocked the way.
My favorite was a rover with a deployable mini-robot designed to crawl into tight spaces like caves, a feature that felt straight out of a game but with real scientific potential. Hats off to the @esa and Surface Avatar teams for bringing this vision to life. It was not just a technology demonstration, but a glimpse into how play, imagination, and innovation intersect to shape the future of exploration.
BIG NEWS! 🎉 Stallion Transportation Group made a generous donation f $15,000 to ASU-Beebe's Diesel Technology program! This gift will fund equipment & support students at SkillsUSA. Thanks to Butch Rice & Stallion for investing in our future workforce!
🚨@elonmusk sharply #criticized The New York Times from the Oval Office, accusing it of spreading #misinformation. In a fiery exchange, he labeled the outlet as “fake news,” challenging its credibility and claiming it misrepresents facts, especially around technology and government transparency. The moment quickly gained viral attention online.
🏥 Thousands of cancer patients will get faster treatment from new radiotherapy machines across the NHS.
This cutting-edge technology reduces the rounds of radiotherapy needed.
Through our Plan for Change, we're improving NHS cancer care for all.
https://t.co/pWP9l0hIgk
Khumbudzo Ntshavheni: China has better technology than capability of Starlink — The Minister in the Presidency said all multinational companies who venture into South Africa have to comply with the country’s laws - without exceptions.
https://t.co/5J5Z0lZrC8
#BEE#Starlink #ElonMusk #China #US #Debate
AI is pushing the limits of chipmaking – literally, the physical area of silicon that can be manufactured. Intel Foundry is developing the future of advanced packaging technologies that will enable customers to achieve new levels of performance.
How do we get there? 👇
🔶 PI NETWORK – A RAPIDLY EVOLVING ECOSYSTEM 🔶
$Pi is more than just a coin — it's a growing Web3 ecosystem shaping the future of decentralized technology!
🌐 Pi Browser – Your gateway to the decentralized world of Pi.
#PiNetwork#Picoin#minepi#crypto#cryptocurrency#web3
VISION QUEST NEWS!!!! It’s really non stop at this point lol
Todd Stashwick is reportedly playing the character of Paladin.
Paladin is an assassin that is hunting Vision for his technology.
#VisionQuest Interesting Spiderman villain
Via: @DanielRPK